ovulate
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adjective
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available.
Conversation
Did you know that some plants are ovulate?
Really? I had no idea they could do that!
Yeah, it's fascinating how nature works.
Absolutely, it just shows how diverse life can be.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fertile
productive
reproductive
Antonyms
infertile
barren
sterile
intransitive verb
Definition
To release eggs from the ovary during the reproductive cycle.
Example
The female bird will ovulate several times during the breeding season.
Tense Forms
Past: ovulated
Past Participle: ovulated
Conversation
Have you ever wondered when women ovulate?
Yeah, I think it's around the middle of their cycle.
Right, but I heard it can vary from person to person.
Root Explanation
Ovulate → It is formed from "ovum" (from Latin, meaning egg) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating the action of). The word "ovulate" means to release an egg from the ovary.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for egg, 'ovum', to remember that 'ovulate' means to release an egg.
Visually Confused Words
biovulate
vulvate
vulgate
oculate
ovate
uniovulate
triovulate
oviculated